Senior Accountant

SmartBiz Loans; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation policy

Equity participation where applicable

Job summary

SmartBiz Bank, headquartered in Northbrook, IL, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support GAAP-based financial close, reporting, and analysis. The role will involve journal entries, close processes, and reconciliations for bank and holding company accounts, with collaboration across deposit and lending teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience in community banking, advanced Excel skills, and a strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including in a small to medium-sized community bank.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting, including call reports.
• Experience with general ledger and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Hands-on contributor who can balance strategy with execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with GAAP and bank policies.
• Assist month-end and quarter-end close processes within deadlines.
• Reconcile bank GL and holding company GL accounts, ensuring balances are supported.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and collaborate with partners.
• Manage accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for management and Board.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting including Quarterly Call Reports and holding company reports.
• Support external audits and tax advisors during audits and reviews.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Fiserv

Call Reporting

QuickBooks

Job description

This position is based in Northbrook, IL, and requires the ability to be in the office 5 Days a week.

Overview:

SmartBiz Bank offers a broad range of business banking solutions to small businesses across the U.S. – solutions built specifically to serve the dynamic needs of entrepreneurs and foster the growth of the small business community. SmartBiz Bank’s commitment to transparency and personalized customer service offers an unparalleled banking experience, ensuring small businesses have the financial services they need to grow and thrive. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, we are proud to serve both our local and national small business communities.

Job Description: Senior Accountant

Smartbiz Bank is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting banking professional who will assist with all accounting and financial reporting functions, including preparation of call reports and other holding company filings. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the bank’s financial records and support timely, accurate internal and external financial reporting.

In addition, you will support the Controller and CEO/CFO in the bank’s budget process as well as other financial analysis projects.

Financial Close & Accounting Operations:

• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with GAAP and bank accounting policies
• Assist the Controller with processing certain functions of the month-end and quarter-end close process within the established deadlines
• Reconciliation of all bank general ledger accounts (Fiserv System) and holding company general ledger accounts (QuickBooks), ensuring all balances are fully supported
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies through research and collaboration with business partners, including the deposit and lending operations teams
• Manage accounts payable and employee expense reimbursement functions

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and the Board of Directors. Ensure all financial data is accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Periodic filing of all Regulatory reports, including Quarterly Call Report and all holding company reports

Tax Reporting and Audits:

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external and internal audits
• Coordinate and support the Controller in working with external auditors and tax advisors

Internal Controls

• Maintain established internal controls to safeguard assets

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with several years in an accounting role at a small to medium-sized community bank
• Experience with general ledger and financial reporting systems.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting, including call reports
• Solid business judgment and ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the bank
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong analytical skills capable of identifying and solving problems
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Hands-on individual contributor who excels at both strategy and execution
• Knowledge of core Banking systems (Fiserv, Call Reporting, QuickBooks) and other financial software systems is ideal

Opportunities & Benefits at SmartBiz Bank:

• Mission-driven culture focused on small business banking.
• Competitive compensation and equity participation where applicable.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy.

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